Maha Vihara Maitreya, Medan

#12 among attractions in Medan

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Maha Vihara Maitreya, is a Buddhist temple located on Medan, which is claimed to be the largest non-historical buddhist temple in Indonesia. This temple is often called Vihara Cemara Asri because it is located in housing complex of Cemara Asri. Maha Vihara Maitreya was built in 1991 on an area of 4.5 hectares and was inaugurated on August 21, 2008. ()

Completed: 2008 (16 years ago)Coordinates: 3°38'17"N, 98°42'5"E

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Maha Vihara Maitreya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Centre Point, North Sumatra Museum, Maimun Palace, Grand Mosque of Medan.

3.5 miSW
3°35'31"N • 98°40'52"E
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5.2 miSW
3°34'14"N • 98°39'59"E
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